Case Summary:

At our firm, we prioritize I-140 clients and employ a strategic approach to maximize their chances of approval. By carefully analyzing each case, we highlight its unique strengths to strengthen the petition.

When a research engineer II from India approached the North America Immigration Law Group for assistance with an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we thoroughly evaluated his research. We determined that his work holds significant value, particularly for the U.S. technological leadership.

We emphasized his Ph.D. in physics and its relevance to advancing this industry. Our petition included a comprehensive assessment of his education, expertise, and accomplishments, along with a detailed plan outlining his proposed contributions, progress toward his goals, and the interests of key stakeholders.

Key highlights of his petition included:

• At the time of filing, he had published 32 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 of them first-authored), 4 peer-reviewed conference articles (3 of them first-authored), 5 conference abstracts (4 of them first-authored), 1 preprint, and 1 book chapter. These were featured in at least 14 prestigious peer-reviewed journals and conferences, reinforcing his authority in the field.
• His research has been recognized by leading experts and has inspired fellow researchers in his field. His work has been cited 275 times, demonstrating its influence in the field.
• As an expert in the field of computational condensed matter physics, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on developing a range of workflows utilizing computational simulations to model materials to advance green energy and device applications, such as semiconductor device technology, magnetic refrigeration, thermoelectric devices, gas sensors, and magnetic memory technologies.
• He has also completed 38 peer reviews, a distinction reserved for experts with recognized authority in their discipline. Given that only the most highly esteemed researchers in the field are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, especially in notable venues like these, it is clear that our client is seen as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to his proposed endeavor.
• Due to its clear national importance, his research has been supported with funding from the Army Research Office. This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including studies projects that advance scientific innovations with applications beneficial to Army technologies.
• He has even received 4 letters of recommendation from fellow experts in the field, out of those, one of the excerpts is mentioned below:

“Considering the value presented by his work on the electronic and magnetic properties of nickel and manganese-based oxides, especially for applications in electronic devices and magnetic materials, halting [client’s] research would be damaging to scientific innovation and energy independence, with subsequent negative effects on the national job market and economy. It is therefore within the interests of the US to allow [client’s] research to continue.”

We are pleased to share that his petition was approved in just 27 days. This success underscores our commitment to providing tailored support for every client. We appreciate the USCIS premium processing service, which expedited the adjudication process. We sincerely congratulate our client on this significant achievement and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.